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These laugh-out-loud stories from New Hampshire and Vermont are set during the four seasons of the year. The storyteller in his appealing dialect tells little-known tales, among them "Mothah Skunk" and the night she had to move out with her kits because Sherman Curtis smelled so bad; the...

Teacher Patrick Healy traveled around the world, talked with people in different places, and collected around half a thousand myths, legends, and folktales and their several alternative versions. His opinion and comments (directly or indirectly) are inevitable. This is the fourth volume of his work, 30 Grimm's fairy tales, in his words. He retold the stories with his own opinions and approaches to them.

In this Caldecott Medal-winning tale set in Old Japan, a lively little woman who loves to laugh pursues her runaway dumpling—and must outwit the wicked three-eyed oni when she lands in their clutches. “The pictures are in perfect harmony with the humorous mood of the story. . . . It’s...

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm's collection of fairytales called Kinder- und Hausmärchen ( Children's and Household Tales) was published in 1812. Filled with moral lessons that are not wrapped up in the now-expected "Disney-esque" feel, these stories may shock or scare you, but they have been the inspiration for some of the most beloved modern fairytales we know and love. Sixty-two fairytales are included in this collection.

This beautiful collection contains five fairy tales by the celebrated British writer Oscar Wilde: "The Happy Prince", "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Selfish Giant", "The Devoted Friend", and "The Remarkable Rocket." These timeless tales are performed by a full cast, and will delight listeners of all ages with their whimsical characters, moving situations, and touches of ironic humor. Presented by The Online Stage.

We all have hobbies and habits, rules and routines, and quirks and qualities that make us one of a kind. It's these endearing (and yes, sometimes irritating) qualities that ultimately make us human - even if we may seem a little monstrous on occasion. In Monstrous Me, all the funky feelings, horrendous habits, and terrible traits we have are exemplified by silly and strange monsters.

Uncle Wiggily has been a reassuring friend to millions of children since early in the 20th century. He is a cheerful "bunny rabbit gentleman" who understands people-talk and has dedicated his life to helping animals and children with his wonderful knack for setting things right.

Les frères Grimm ont recueilli des centaines de contes populaires, dont l'origine se perd parfois dans la nuit des temps ; ils sont aujourd'hui un des fondements de notre culture, et la source des plus belles histoires pour enfants. Cette sélection rassemble des contes rares des frères Grimm, pour introduire les enfants au plaisir de la narration tout en partageant avec eux celui de la découverte.

Ivan Krylov (1768-1844), famoso autore di favole, si dedicò totalmente a questo genere letterario dal 1808 in poi, dopo scarsi successi come commediografo. In questo campo ottenne grandi successi in patria e all'estero. Le sue favole, in versi, sono qui presentate nella traduzione di Federico Verdinois. Cornice musicale: "Album per la gioventù" di Schumann.

Un racconto d'amore, uno sull'attesa, uno sull'amicizia, un altro sulla diversità, un altro ancora sui ricordi. In questo audioBook sono in tutto quindici i racconti brevi firmati da alcuni brillanti autori diplomati a Scuola Holden che hanno chiamato il loro progetto creativo Coccodrilli dal Cilindro. Ogni racconto dura pochi minuti, ma tratteggia alla perfezione le vicende dei protagonisti. I loro creatori sono Silvia Cannarsa, Nicolas Lozito, Alessandro Lusitani e Norma Rosso.

Immaginate una terra meravigliosa, incontaminata, in cui la natura si mostri in tutto il suo splendore e una magia senza tempo si nasconda ovunque. Ecco le Valli di Tridentum, dove prendono vita favole che guidano i più giovani alla scoperta di se stessi e dell'ambiente che li circonda, un mondo verde e pulito in cui può capitare che anche una ranocchia, una volpe o una cornacchia abbiano qualcosa da insegnarci.

Wunderbar schräg! Neuer Schmunzelschatz von Paul Maar: Drei Brüder, die alle den gleichen Namen haben? Eine sprechende Vase, die Wünsche erfüllen könnte, wenn ihr mal richtig zuhören würde? Oder ein Eisbär, ein Matrose und ein wenig begabter Zauberer, die Abenteuer erleben? Dank Paul Maars Fantasie und Sprachkunst wird hier mit klassischen Märchenmotiven gespielt. Ein Hörbuch für die ganze Familie!

Wer rettet die Prinzessin aus dem hundertjährigen Schlaf? Warum hat die Großmutter plötzlich so große Zähne? Und wusstet ihr schon, dass es auf der Erde schneit, wenn Frau Holle ihre Kissen ausschüttelt? Neun bekannte Märchen und sechs Klassiker der Kinderliteratur werden hier für die Jüngsten altersgerecht nacherzählt. Mit 15 Geschichten: Alice im Wunderland, Aschenputtel, Dornröschen, Das Dschungelbuch, Frau Holle, Froschkönig, Hänsel und Gretel, Heidi, Nils Holgersson, Pinocchio, Rotkäppchen, Rumpelstilzchen, usw.

Plusieurs fois "Grand Prix du Disque", les enregistrements de Lucienne Vernay et des Quatre Barbus sont indissociables de l'univers du disque pour enfants. Réalisés par Jacques Canetti, ces six contes, enregistrés avec des illustrations sonores et des bruitages, font voyager les enfants à partir de quatre ans dans le monde fabuleux ou frissonnant des châteaux, des ogres, des loups, des princesses.

We have collected for you the most beautiful love stories in fairy tales ever written. This collection begins with tales from Hans Christian Andersen and Charles Perrault, two absolute masters of the genre, whose stories have been universally read ever since, and by tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, who compiled ancestral folktales known for their beauty and wisdom. Let children develop their imagination and sensitivity with these touching tales of love.

Che fiabe leggevano i nostri nonni e bisnonni? Questo vecchio libro di fiabe racconta circa cinquanta fiabe provenienti da tutto il mondo. Certo ci sono fiabe storiche come "La Sirenetta", "Biancaneve", "Alì Babà", "La bella addormentata", "Hansel e Gretel", "Pollicino", "Cenerentola", ma per la maggior parte sono fiabe poco note, che hanno il sapore della terra di provenienza: Russia, Polonia, Svezia, Ungheria, Norvegia, Danimarca, Francia, Inghilterra, Germania, Italia, Romania, India, Giappone, Medio oriente.

Giants, fairies, elves, Vikings, princesses, heroes, and a very special Man of Leaves weave their magic and mischief through the stories in this book, perfect for bedtime listenings. These tales inspire the imagination in children and will bring a smile to their faces.

Chike the Invincible is a story book in the folktale genre that illustrates the indomitable human spirit while teaching lessons in perseverance and valor.

Tutti a bordo! Pescatori di Livorno, fate disoccupate, l'intera dinastia dei Poltroni e tutti gli altri: si parte per un viaggio nel vasto regno della Fantasia. E saranno filastrocche impertinenti, giochi di parole e favole a rovescio, come quella del paese dove la bugia era obbligatoria. Con leggerezza e allegria, il grande poeta dell'infanzia continua a incantare con la sua amatissima raccolta di filastrocche.

C'è chi va nei bosci, chi ha un quore malato, c'è il ponte crollato perché fatto di cemento amato... questo audiolibro è pieno di errori! Filastrocche e raccontini in cui si affilano matite rosse e blu e si parte a caccia di sbagli - da quelli di ortografia, più facili da scovare, a quelli commessi per arroganza e pregiudizio.